Monday, August 24, 2015

SKETCHES:I was working in my art journal the other day and felt like adding some wings to my design.I got out my sketchbook and drew some wing patterns. I thought it would be a great idea to create some rubber-stamps out of these designs so i can use them over and over in my mixed media art.

TRANSFER: I traced my sketches using some tracing paper and a charcoal pencil. This soft pencil helps make a nice transfer. I then placed my sketch facing down over a Speedball Carving Block. Gently i retraced over the wing to get a reverse design on the block.

CARVING: I then used used a Speedball Linoleum Cutter to carve out my design, switching blade size for large and small areas. I wanted to carve a positive image so i carved away the light areas of my image.

TRIMMING: I used a larger blade to trim off the excess and finished it off with scissors.

TESTING MY STAMP: I inked my stamps and stamped them on white paper to see if i needed to go back and carve some more. I was pleased with my design.

Friday, August 21, 2015

It finally arrived! My Very Big Sketch Book! I ordered it with the idea of keeping all of my sketches in one place. When i opened the Amazon box i was extremely surprised to see just how big this sketch book was. It is huge!!!

It contains 600 pages of acid free bright white paper. If you were wondering in ordering this sketch book you will not be disappointed! Can't wait to start sketching :)

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

In honor of Art Appreciation Month, I have been graciously invited by Patience Brewster, to start a conversation about the wonderful artists that inspire us everyday. Patience is the artist behind the lovely Christmas ornaments her company has been producing since 2001. When she invited me to participate, i thought is was a chance to share with you about the artists who inspire me and a great opportunity to mention some of the very talented women artists i follow online.Growing up i loved Monet, VanGogh and Degas. I could stare for hours at their beautiful use of color and brushstrokes. I also admired their creative thought process. They inspired me at a very young age to love color and appreciate art. A few years back i walked into a bookstore and found a mixed media book by Kelley Rae Roberts called "Taking Flight". This book inspired my love for mixed media art.

I went home and researched this wonderful new medium and found so many talented women. Christy Tomlinson, Junelle Jacobson, Donna Downey, Danielle Donaldson, Jane Davenport, Tamara Laporte and Danita. The world of art opened up to me again! I wanted to know more about the materials and process they used, so i started taking some of their online classes. It was so exciting to be inspired again!!! I've enjoyed learning from their techniques. Their art has encouraged me to introduce more traditional media into my digital illustrations. I have also found a joy in watercoloring!

Art has and will always be an important part of my life. Between the pages of my sketchbook, some gesso and washes of color, i have been able to improve on my own creative process and experience a joy through art.Thank you so much for joining me! I would love to hear what artist has inspired you!:)

Friday, May 29, 2015

Hi everyone! With all this rain we are getting here in Texas i decided to make the time and do some watercoloring. i found an online workshop by Danielle Donaldson called CreativeGirl: Storybooks and studious girls. i love her work and i enjoyed the class very much.

The workshop helped me get some creative time in and start sketching again.

i recently received my Gelli® Arts gel printing plate in the mail but haven't had the time to use it until today. i filmed my process and will be posting it soon.

it's so much fun to see the textures, patterns and colors that turn up when you lift the paper. SO FUN! :)My blog is not directly connected to the Gelli Arts® business.Gelli Arts® trademark is owned by Gelli Arts® LLC

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

For this journal challenge i decided to try something new and make a video of my process. i have created a few videos before but this was my first art journaling video. Also, i did not use the prompt because i found a quote that i wanted to add to this journal entry.

Thank you for joining me in my creative journey and discovery!

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today"-Franklin D. Roosevelt

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

i was excited to find out that this journal entry was about watercolors. it gave me the opportunity to practice my Color Drop Flowers technique by Martha Lever. she was the featured artist, March 28, on the DLP group! love her class! :)

1. so to start off i poured some Liquitex inks over a page that i had already stenciled before

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Taking time to let go and just paint. Watercolors have always been one of my loves but have never really gotten the chance to really practice. I found a class called "Color Drop Flowers" by Martha Lever and thought, why not. I signed up and have really enjoyed following her videos. She is absolutely sweet and of course, very talented. I think i might include this in my next journal entry!:)